Beall Brewery Insurance reports that, according to the National Lightning Safety Institute, one of the most common troubles facing US businesses today are problems resulting from lightning. A Carnegie-Mellon study found that lightning affects a full third of all US businesses—more than are affected by lightning than by flood, fire, explosion, hurricane, earthquake, or violence. Read More…
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Brewery Tour Dos and Don’ts
Offering a tour of your brewery is a great way to engage with your customers—as well as to expose your brewery to potential lawsuits if a tour-goer gets injured, reports Beall Brewery Insurance.
In 2012, a fermentation tank at one Texas craft brewery exploded during a brewery tour. Tour-goers were showered with beer and the tank crashed through a wall of the brewery. Two members of the tour filed suit against the brewery claiming they suffered injuries and damages including medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and anguish, and physical impairment and disfigurement. Read More…
Craft Brewery Insurance: An Investment, Not an Expense
A devastating fire at a Southern California brewery highlights the importance of obtaining the appropriate craft brewery insurance coverages, Beall Brewery Insurance reports. Read More…
Heat Related Illness in the Craft Brewery
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, thousands of workers each year become sick due to exposure to heat. Read More…
The Craft Brewery’s Guide to Beer Festival Safety
Beer festival season is here! Does your brewery have sufficient and appropriate insurance coverage to participate in these events without exposing the business to risk?
Prevent Beer Spoilage and Contamination
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that beer spoilage and contamination are among the top three craft brewery losses based on severity, according to data from The Hanover Insurance Group. The unintentional use of contaminated materials and the spoilage of a batch of beer present a huge exposure to the financial well-being—and the reputation—of any brewery. Read More…
How to Responsibly Dispose of Unsaleable Beer
It’s an unfortunate fact that sometimes, a brewery has on hand that’s past its prime. As you gear up to brew fresh batches, here are some ideas of what to do to responsibly dispose of unsaleable beer. Read More…
Stress Management for the Craft Brewery
Stress is a fact of life for the craft brewery professional. Read More…
Safe Driving Benefits Your Brewery & Your Workers
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that work injuries involving transportation incidents remained the most common fatal event in 2020 (the most recent year for which data is available). They accounted for more than 37 percent of work-related deaths.
Craft Brewery Spring Cleaning
It’s that time of year: Spring Cleaning season is here! Read More…
